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R100 - Cuprian Smithsonite, Malachite after Azurite SOLD
 Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r100a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r100b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r100c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r100d.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite, Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/r100e.jpg]

Exceedingly sharp pseudomorphs of Malachite after Azurite coated by a fine sugary druse of Cuprian Smithsonite. The largest pseudomorph is a doubly-terminated crystal 3.8cm long.

R101 - Analcime $ 750
 Ljosa Quarry, Faroe Islands, Denmark
miniature - 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Analcime from Ljosa Quarry, Faroe Islands, Denmark [db_pics/pics/r101a.jpg] Analcime from Ljosa Quarry, Faroe Islands, Denmark [db_pics/pics/r101b.jpg] Analcime from Ljosa Quarry, Faroe Islands, Denmark [db_pics/pics/r101c.jpg] Analcime from Ljosa Quarry, Faroe Islands, Denmark [db_pics/pics/r101d.jpg]

A wonderfully bright and transparent single Analcime on matrix from an uncommonly seen locality. The crystal is 3cm wide and aside from one shallow chip, is perfect and complete all around. Ex. Robert Batic collection with label.

R102 - Caledonite $ 950
 Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 2 cm


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Caledonite from Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r102a.jpg] Caledonite from Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r102b.jpg] Caledonite from Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r102c.jpg] Caledonite from Tiger, Pinal Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/r102d.jpg]

Vibrant, translucent blue Caledonite crystals in vugs well distbuted across a matrix of massive Caledonite. A classic rarity from Tiger.

R103 - Shigaite in Selenite, Rhodochrosite $ 950
 N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm


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Shigaite in Selenite, Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r103a.jpg] Shigaite in Selenite, Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r103b.jpg] Shigaite in Selenite, Rhodochrosite from N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa [db_pics/pics/r103c.jpg]

Transparent Selenite with inclusions of yellow/orange Shigaite. The Selenite is adorned by a cluster of Rhodochrosite crystals on the front and another cluster on the back. This is rare material and I've only ever had one other.

R104 - Chromite $ 950 SOLD
 Freetown layered complex, Guma Water, Western Area, Sierra Leone
thumbnail - 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm


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Chromite from Freetown layered complex, Guma Water, Western Area, Sierra Leone [db_pics/pics/r104a.jpg] Chromite from Freetown layered complex, Guma Water, Western Area, Sierra Leone [db_pics/pics/r104b.jpg] Chromite from Freetown layered complex, Guma Water, Western Area, Sierra Leone [db_pics/pics/r104c.jpg] Chromite from Freetown layered complex, Guma Water, Western Area, Sierra Leone [db_pics/pics/r104d.jpg]

Rare, old, and large crystal of Chromite, a species not commonly seen in macro-sized crystals. This is a nearly complete octahedron with only one tip missing. Ex. Carl Acosta collection.

R105 - Microlite on Albite $ 500 SOLD
 Ipa Mine, Governador Valdares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Microlite on Albite from Ipa Mine, Governador Valdares, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r105a.jpg] Microlite on Albite from Ipa Mine, Governador Valdares, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r105b.jpg] Microlite on Albite from Ipa Mine, Governador Valdares, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r105c.jpg] Microlite on Albite from Ipa Mine, Governador Valdares, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r105d.jpg]

White Albite that is completely covered by brilliant, lustrous orange Microlite crystals. Largest crystal is 5mm. Ex. Herb Obodda, Carl Acosta collections.

R108 - Calcite $ 650
 Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China
miniature - 4.7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/r108a.jpg] Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/r108b.jpg] Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/r108c.jpg] Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Daye Co., Huangshi, Hubei, China [db_pics/pics/r108d.jpg]

Glassy, transparent single Calcite crystal on matrix. Though there is some attached matrix on the top of the crystal, it is complete all around and undamaged. This is a fine Calcite of the highest quality. Much brighter with more presence in person.

R109 - Magnesite with Uvite $ 150
 Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil
thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm


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Magnesite with Uvite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r109a.jpg] Magnesite with Uvite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r109b.jpg] Magnesite with Uvite from Brumado Mine, Bahia, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r109c.jpg]

Fine single Magnesite crystal atop and with attached green Uvite (Tourmaline). Excellent thumbnail of Magnesite.

R112 - Schorl $ 80
 Erongo Mtns., Namibia
miniature - 4 x 3.3 x 2 cm


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Schorl from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r112a.jpg] Schorl from Erongo Mtns., Namibia [db_pics/pics/r112b.jpg]

Two crystals of Schorl on a Feldspar matrix coated with an unidentified yellow mineral.

R113 - Stolzite $ 750
 Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
miniature - 5.0 x 3.9 x 2.2 cm


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Stolzite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/r113a.jpg] Stolzite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/r113b.jpg] Stolzite from Broken Hill, NSW, Australia [db_pics/pics/r113c.jpg]

Rare crystals of Stolzite to 3mm that stand out against the black matrix.

R114 - Topaz on Quartz (R) $ 1500 SOLD
 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
miniature - 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm


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Topaz on Quartz (R) from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r114a.jpg] Topaz on Quartz (R) from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r114b.jpg] Topaz on Quartz (R) from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r114c.jpg] Topaz on Quartz (R) from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/r114d.jpg]

A 4.1cm Imperial Topaz crystal on a matrix of white Quartz. Any matrix Imperial Topaz is uncommon, but Topaz on Quartz are much rarer still. The crystal has excellent color and transparency and one repair about 1cm down from the termination.

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